Fitter Welder - Apprentice 1 - 104

About the role

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

POSITION SUMMARY: Welding Apprentice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Recent Community College Certificate in at least one form of welding, or proof of completion of Beginning Welding Classes
• Willingness to learn more than just welding
• Ability to work a daytime shift during the weekdays
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties
• Be fit for a respirator
• Commitment to Safety First objectives
• Must join the Boilermakers Union within 30 days of starting the program
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, legally recognized asylee or refugee, or person protected under INA)
• Successful candidates will be asked to provide documentation of US Persons status
• Must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening
• Physical demands: carry up to 65 pounds continually and up to 75 pounds occasionally; constantly climb stairs and ladders (up to 200 rungs/steps per hour); work from one position, seated for 45 minutes or standing for 2 hours at a time; walk to, from and between assigned work areas throughout scheduled shift; bend, twist, kneel, and reach constantly
• Work environment: endure noise, fumes, dust and inclement weather; access confined spaces

Skills

• Committed to Safety First objectives
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Fit for respirator use

Pay

HOURLY RATE: $28.89

Schedule

Daytime shift during weekdays, with overtime as needed.